Dalian to Dandong flights
Dandong lies 275 km (171 mi) north-east of Dalian, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dalian | Dandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 7.5 million | 815,858 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | DLC, 8 km out | DDG, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 116000 | 118000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Dalian
Dalian is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Dandong
Dandong is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dandong Langtou International Airport (DDG), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandong Langtou International Airport (regional) | DDG | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,530 ft | 30 ft |
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Staying in Dandong
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Dandong. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 183 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dandong from Dalian?
275 km (171 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Dalian.
How long does it take to get from Dalian to Dandong by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dalian and Dandong?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Dalian to Dandong flights?
Typically Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Dandong Langtou International Airport (DDG).
Where can I stay in Dandong?
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Dandong, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.